15 Problems Only Roller Derby Girls Will Understand
12. The Smell Of Elbow Pads And Knee Pads
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No matter how many times you wash them, they stink.
Not only that, but it also lingers on your skin for days, whether you wash your arms 6 times with industrial strength cleaning products. There's just no shifting it.
You stick them on the radiator hoping that this wash will be the one to make them smell like roses, but all the warmth does is spread that familiar smell of sweat and salt around the house.